US Bridges

KY-8 over Montgomery Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Kentucky · .75 MI NE of JCT Ky 1306 · Structure no. 068B00004N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,217
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-8 over Montgomery Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-8 over Montgomery Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,217 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,217 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-8
CrossesMontgomery Creek
Location.75 MI NE of JCT Ky 1306
RouteState Highway 8
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.60778, -83.16167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,217 (2022)
Projected traffic2,217 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-8 over Montgomery Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-8 over Montgomery Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-8 over Montgomery Creek carry?

About 2,217 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-8 over Montgomery Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns KY-8 over Montgomery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.